Neopentyl glycol

Neopentyl glycol (IUPAC name: 2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diol) is an organic chemical compound. It is used in the synthesis of polyesters, paints, lubricants, and plasticizers. When used in the manufacture of polyesters, it enhances the stability of the product towards heat, light, and water. By esterification reaction with fatty or carboxylic acids, synthetic lubricating esters with reduced potential for oxidation or hydrolysis, compared to natural esters, can be produced.

Neopentyl glycol
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2,2-Dimethylpropane-1,3-diol
Other names
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.347
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C5H12O2/c1-5(2,3-6)4-7/h6-7H,3-4H2,1-2H3 N
    Key: SLCVBVWXLSEKPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N N
  • InChI=1/C5H12O2/c1-5(2,3-6)4-7/h6-7H,3-4H2,1-2H3
    Key: SLCVBVWXLSEKPL-UHFFFAOYAD
  • CC(C)(CO)CO
Properties
C5H12O2
Molar mass 104.148 g/mol
Melting point 129.13 °C (264.43 °F; 402.28 K)
Boiling point 208 °C (406 °F; 481 K)
good
Solubility soluble in benzene, chloroform, very soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether
Thermochemistry
-551.2 kJ•mol−1
Hazards
Flash point 129 °C (264 °F; 402 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references
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